Question 1

Does Pac-Dent, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pac-Dent, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Pac-Dent, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Pac-Dent, Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Pac-Dent, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pac-Dent, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	512
2023	2	2	455
2022	1	1	499
2018	1	1	117
2017	1	1	52

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Network and Computer Systems Administrator G-100-24005-618741	$83,470	Brea, CA	Jan 4, 2024	May 30, 2025	512	Certified
Marketing Specialist G-100-23240-302109	$72,000	Brea, CA	Aug 28, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	452	Certified - Expired
Market Research Analyst G-100-23207-215271	$68,830	Brea, CA	Jul 25, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	457	Certified - Expired
Mechanical Engineer A-22192-86554	$71,365	Brea, CA	Jul 17, 2022	Nov 28, 2023	499	Certified-Expired
Budget Analyst A-18292-31304	$83,658	Brea, CA	Oct 19, 2018	Feb 13, 2019	117	Certified-Expired
Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-17055-06812	$66,102	Brea, CA	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	52	Certified

Pac-Dent, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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